Watson Health - Research Analyst

Job description

The Research Leader directs large research and analysis projects, providing leadership and management over the design and implementation as part of a team that delivers healthcare information and consulting services to government and other clients.

Essential Responsibilities

·  Lead the design and implementation of healthcare research studies to address issues on the costs and quality of behavioral and other healthcare, disparities in behavioral and other healthcare services, economic trends in cost and utilization, and/or other key health policy areas.
·  Collaborate with subject matter experts and teams of researchers, research leaders, programmers, analysts, and statisticians through the organization to design and deliver innovative projects.
·  Contribute to the new business development process by actively leading or collaborating on proposal development efforts.
·  Prepare and review complex client deliverables including interpretation of results, reports, technical memoranda, posters, presentations, and manuscripts.
·  Ensure client satisfaction by anticipating client needs and meeting deliverable deadlines.
·  Manage financial performance by monitoring project budget and costs.
Auto req ID

277214BR
Required Education

Master's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Industry Consultant
State / Province

MASSACHUSETTS
Primary job category

Consultant
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

Watson Health
Preferred Education

Doctorate Degree
City / Township / Village

CAMBRIDGE
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  3+ yrs previous healthcare industry and/or quantitative work experience related to health research.
·  3+ yrs exp outside academia that could include consulting or government work
·  3+ yrs exp with claims data related to Medicaid, Medicare or a large health care system
·  Strong applied quantitative analysis and statistical skills, especially in creative use of data and methods in estimating and projecting health care spending and financing.
·  Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with individuals at various levels within the organization and external clients in a leadership capacity.
·  Outstanding critical thinking, questioning, and listening skills; superior attention to detail.
·  Ability to act with purpose and work both independently and within a team environment
·  Proven project management and consensus-building experience.
·  Time management skills for managing tasks simultaneously, while completing work on time and on budget.

Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Experience working with government agencies such as but not limited to SAMSA and CMS
·  Experience in behavioral health highly preferred
Secondary Job Category

Other Consultant
Eligibility Requirements

none
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
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About Business Unit

IBM Watson Health is pioneering a new partnership between humanity and technology with the goal of transforming global health and revolutionizing many aspects of the medical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as government sectors. We aspire to improve lives and give hope by delivering innovation to address the world's most pressing health challenges through data and artificial intelligence insights.
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